Emergency Medicine Physician – Locum Tenens | Austin, TX | $285/hr
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Job description
Locum Tenens Emergency Medicine Physician Opportunity – Austin, TX
We are seeking an experienced Emergency Medicine Physician for a locum tenens opportunity in the Austin, Texas area.
This assignment offers competitive compensation, scheduling flexibility, and the opportunity to provide high-quality emergency care within a collaborative hospital-based Emergency Department environment.
Job Responsibilities
Perform comprehensive patient histories, physical examinations, diagnostic evaluations, and treatment planning
Manage a wide variety of emergency cases including medical, surgical, and trauma-related conditions
Order and interpret diagnostic testing including laboratory studies, imaging, and ECGs
Stabilize critically ill and injured patients requiring emergency interventions
Determine appropriate patient disposition including discharge, admission, or transfer
Collaborate with specialists, nurses, advanced practice providers, and emergency department staff
Participate in emergency response situations and critical care events as needed
Complete accurate medical documentation within the EMR system
The ideal physician will be comfortable working independently in a fast-paced Emergency Department setting while delivering excellent patient care.
Qualifications
Active Texas medical license preferred/required
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine
ABEM, AOBEM, or equivalent certification accepted depending on facility requirements
ATLS certification required
Emergency Department clinical experience
Strong emergency medicine skills and clinical decision-making ability
Working Hours
Day, evening, overnight, and 12-hour shifts available based on facility needs
Flexible coverage options
Assignment length based on facility requirements
Skills
Locum Tenens
Emergency Department
ER Physician
ABEM
AOBEM
Trauma Care
Acute Care
Critical Care
Emergency Procedures
Hospital Medicine